Built to Perform is the second and last full-length album by American heavy metal band Phantom Blue. In contrast to the first album's glam metal sound, Built to Perform displays a more raw, heavy metal sound. It also features songwriting credits by all five of the band members plus former member Nicole Couch, who left prior to the album's release. The album includes the band's cover of Thin Lizzy's "Bad Reputation."
Veteran producer Max Norman oversaw the album's production, while Marty Friedman (who was then with Megadeth) and John Norum (of Europe) contributed as guest guitarists. Norum and guitarist Michelle Meldrum eventually married in 1995.Lasting Tribute - Michelle Meldrum "My Misery" was co-written by West Arkeen, known for his collaborations with Guns N' Roses.Phantom Blue Interview/Live in London 1994
Released by Geffen Records, this was the band's only album under a major record label.Phantom Blue - Sounds
Track listing
Personnel Phantom Blue Gigi Hangach – vocals Michelle Meldrum – guitars Karen Kreutzer – guitar Kim Nielsen – bass guitar Linda McDonald – drums
Additional musicians Marty Friedman - guitar on "A Little Evil" John Norum - guitar on "Better Off Dead" A.T Das - In studio additional guitar
Production Max Norman - producer, engineer, mixing George Marino - mastering
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